Join securely – prevent corrosion

Welding stainless steel is a special challenge. To create clean seams and permanently stable connections with minimal risk of corrosion it is important first of all to determine the stainless steel exactly. After this, the welding method and the welding process must be exactly aligned to this. Welding is usually carried out with TIG, MIG, MAG and manual metal arc welding methods.

Long-lasting connections – outstanding visual appearance

Aluminium is a lightweight and at the same time solid material that is used wherever stable components must not weigh very much. The material is used in alloys in aerospace, as well as in the construction of railway vehicle, motor vehicles and ships. TIG, plasma, MIG or even laser welding methods are used, depending on the specification and the thickness of the workpiece.

Numerous types – infinite possibilities

Structural steel is a generic term used for various steels that are processed in the steel and machine engineering industries. The steel is available as rods, profiles, pipes and sheet metal in a number of thicknesses and dimensions. Structural steel is usually easy to weld, durable when handled and suitable for all conventional welding procedures.

Special properties – special applications

Special materials have special properties and are suitable for special applications. There are highly durable, strong, light or resistant special materials for various requirements. These may be particularly resistant to chemical, thermal or mechanical loads. When selecting the right welding procedure for these materials it is important to know the precise material properties.

Metal inert gas welding

MIG welding is a metal shielding gas welding process (GMAW) with inert gas, in which the light arc burns between a continuously fed melting wire electrode and the material. The melting electrode supplies the additive material for forming the weld. MIG welding can be used simply and economically with nearly all materials that are suitable for welding. Different shielding gases are used, depending on the requirement and the material.

Metal active gas welding

MAG welding is a metal shielding gas welding process (GMAW) with active gas, in which the arc burns between a continuously fed melting wire electrode and the material. The melting wire electrode supplies the additive filler metal for forming the weld. MAG welding can be used simply and economically with nearly all materials that are suitable for welding. Different shielding gases are used, depending on the requirement and the material.

Tungsten inert gas welding

TIG welding is tungsten shielding gas welding process (GTAW) with inert gas, in which the arc burns between a non-melting tungsten electrode and the material. TIG welding can be used simply and economically on a variety of materials. Different shielding gases are used, depending on the requirement and the material.

Laser beam welding

Laser beam welding - in brief: laser welding - is a beam welding process that is used to join metals. The heat required to connect the parts is generated by the laser beam which is focussed onto the weld. Laser welding is a very fast and efficient welding process that is highly suited for automated processes.

Tungsten plasma welding / Plasma metal inert gas welding

Plasma welding is a shielding gas welding process with inert gas and a further development of the TIG welding procedure. Here, the arc burns between a non-melting electrode and the material. The plasma beam, which is used as a heat source, is created by a high supply of energy that makes the shielding gas electrically conductive. The arc is constricted and thereby reaches a higher energy density than during TIG welding. Plasma welding is suitable for all electrically conductive materials.

Plasma arc cutting

Plasma cutting is a arc cutting process in which the arc burns between a non-melting electrode and the material. The heat source is a beam of very hot electrically conductive gas, the so-called plasma beam. Plasma cutting is suitable for all electrically conductive materials. Various cutting gases are used in plasma cutting depending on the requirement and material.

Arc electrode welding

Manual metal arc welding is a metal arc welding process (MMAW) in which an electrical arc burns between a sheathed rod electrode and the material. No shielding gas is used in manual metal arc welding. The sheathed melting electrode forms a shielding gas to protect the smelt and supplies additives to create the required seam. Manual metal arc welding can be used on nearly all materials suitable for welding, simply and efficiently. Shielding gas is not supplied but is created – depending on the requirement and material – when the electrode sheath melts. The procedure is also used in small and medium-sized businesses and when building ships, pipelines as well as steel constructions and bridges outdoors.

Join securely – work effectively

Manual welding, or welding by hand, is among the most demanding and stressful activities in metal construction. To join materials securely welders frequently have to work for longer periods in so-called constrained positions. To make this possible over a longer period a welding torch is needed that relieves the welder and provides optimal support during work.

Welding evenly – working economically

With recurring welding jobs automated welding ensures fast processes, constant high welding quality and, if planned correctly, short amortisation periods. Thanks to technological progress in recent years, automated welding offers clear advantages in comparison with manual welding to SMEs as well. Automated welding can also be realised with different methods.

Ensuring stability – avoiding thermal distortion

Welding thin plates up to 3 mm thick is one of the most complex joining tasks. The aim is to create a stable connection despite the thin material gauge. To prevent distortion of the metal plate and time-consuming reworking, as little heat as possible needs to be generated on the work surface. This requires lots of experience, finesse and welding equipment that is capable of working precisely in every situation.

More efficient welding – improving quality

Joining thick steel plates like those used to build ships and machines is one of the most complex and difficult welding tasks, and often large tolerance differences and gaps need to be compensated. All parts require careful preparation to ensure permanently stable connections. Also, the required result is often only achieved after several welding processes.

Wide welds – long distances

Using optimised welding equipment is essential when welding large parts because the wide welds on the parts, which are usually subject to heavy loads, must remain permanently stable and securely attached. Also, large distances often need to be bridged between the power source and the welding point. The wire and gas supplies need to work reliably and all parameters and various welding programs must be retrievable, if possible by remote control.

Reducing strain – preventing tension

Welding can impact on health, which is why there is a series of statutory prevention regulations governing released gases and vapours, extreme light and high temperatures. These include the use of extractor systems, mobile extractor devices, fume extraction torches and personal protective equipment. As a leading welding equipment partner, ABICOR BINZEL wants to help welders to reduce the physical stress associated with welding.

Using the test laboratory – driving innovations

ABICOR BINZEL is one of the quality and innovation leaders for welding torches and has made a decisive contribution to shaping the world of welding over many years. ABICOR BINZEL is particularly concerned with continuously improving products, relieving the strain on welders, researching into new processes and supporting automated welding with the objective of developing efficiency-enhancing joining technology solutions. For this reason, developers in the ARClab test laboratory work daily on optimising product solutions and testing new products thoroughly.

Utilise competence – optimise processes

ABICOR BINZEL has been a leading specialist for welding technology for over 60 years and works with very different companies, institutes and research institutes. In the Innovation and Technology Centre (ITC) experts from ABICOR BINZEL are available with their whole experience to manufacturing companies across the whole spectrum of industry. They advise and support these companies in developing and optimising their joining technology processes and help them to make their production more economic, more efficient and better.

Testing the MB EVO PRO: lighter, more flexible and cooler

BOMAG specialises in machines for compacting earth, asphalt and waste. The global market leader based in Boppard at the Rhein river has around 2500 employees worldwide. ABICOR BINZEL welding torches have been used here for over 30 years for demanding welding tasks in steel construction work. In test operations over several weeks, the new air- and liquid-cooled MB EVO PRO welding torches convinced welders and those responsible straight away.

The specialist for offshore constructions and platforms

The CRIST shipyard in Gdynia has the longest dry-dock in Poland and specialises in building giant constructions and ships for the offshore sector. About 150 people work in the shipyard's offshore sector. The company has relied on ABICOR BINZEL's flexible welding torches for many years.

Stainless and steel – for the highest demands

E & F is an experienced specialist for metal constructions and pipelines in the foodstuffs and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in other sectors with high quality demands. Over 80 welders work for the company worldwide. Following an intensive test phase, E & F has converted its welding torches to product solutions from ABICOR BINZEL.

We take a load off you

Kranbau Köthen GmbH develops and manufactures individual special, process and automatic cranes. The company was founded in 1934, has around 250 employees and supplies customers all over the world. As a long-term industrial user, Kranbau Köthen also supports ABICOR BINZEL in developing and testing new products and technologies.

Ship conversion and shipbuilding with the highest standards

The Remontowa shipyard in Gdansk is one of the leading shipyards for ship conversions in Europe. The company was founded in 1952 and carries out over 200 ship repairs and conversions annually. Following a convincing test, the shipyard now uses ABIMIG® A T LW torches from ABICOR BINZEL for all its welding work.

Valves for measurement and control technology

SAMSON AG is one of the world's leading appliance manufacturers for measurement and control technology. The company stands for quality technical workmanship, entrepreneurial continuity and great innovative capabilities. In order to realise different manual and automated welding work securely in the desired quality, Samson AG relies on welding torches from ABICOR BINZEL.

Shipbuilders with a long tradition

The tradition-steeped Gdansk Shipyard counts flexibility and versatility among its strengths. It demands both from its workforce and their tools. The shipyard relies on welding torches from ABICOR BINZEL to enable its welders to carry out their work optimally.

100% tightness for comfortable warmth

Bronpi Calefacción, based in Lucena, southern Spain, develops and manufactures high-quality fire places, wood burning stoves and pellet heating systems. The company was founded in 1985 and has over 200 employees. Along with Spain, the main sales markets are above all England and other European countries. Bronpi relies completely on ABICOR BINZEL products for welding technology.

Gosan products lift the world

Since 1971 Gosan has supplied mechanical components for lifting, conveying and storage systems all over the world. The market leader focusses on customised welded sheaves for lifting heavy loads. To ensure that all quality and safety requirements are fulfilled, Gosan uses technology from ABICOR BINZEL for automated and hand welding work.

Reliable series production of hydraulic tanks

Stahl Maschinenbau in Perkam, Bavaria, specialises in the development and production of hydraulic and diesel tanks for construction machines, cranes and industrial lifts. The company meets the high standards for quality and series production among other things through the use of robot welding technology from ABICOR BINZEL.

World-class welding

WP Performance Systems has already won over 300 world championships. Because in motorcycle racing there's hardly a single professional who does not use frames from the Austrian manufacturer. High-end chassis from WP are regularly found among the leaders both off-road and in road races. One reason: their high quality, which is enabled as well with the help of ABICOR BINZEL welding technology.

Bronpi Calefacción, Lucena, Spain

100% tightness for comfortable warmth

Bronpi Calefacción, based in Lucena, southern Spain, develops and manufactures high-quality fire places, wood burning stoves and pellet heating systems. The company was founded in 1985 and has over 200 employees. Along with Spain, the main sales markets are above all England and other European countries. Bronpi relies completely on ABICOR BINZEL products for welding technology.

High-quality weld seams, intensive product tests

For Bronpi, welding is an important process in manufacturing. The high quality of the weld seams is therefore a central factor for differentiating from other manufacturers in this sector. For this reason, each weld seam and each product is tested 100%.

Bronpi processes many different materials in wall thicknesses from 0.8 to 8 mm, from stainless steel to aluminium. For most products, clean visible weld seams and the absolute tightness of the seam, for example with boilers, are decisive. Two welding robots and numerous manual welding torches are used for welding.

Sensor-guided, automated high-end welding

The introduction of the TH6D seam tracking sensor from ABICOR BINZEL was an enormous quality and productivity advance for Bronpi. This is a perfect supplement for the welding robot, which is equipped with a reliable liquid-cooled ABIROB® W 500 torch. The seam guide sensor looks for the best weld track for each weld seam and controls the robot accordingly. Since the welding robot started working with this technical eye, Bronpi needs just one hour to weld a boiler, instead of the eight hours that were previously required. In addition, the weld seams are always perfectly tight and reworking is hardly ever necessary.

Top weld seams welded manually

Bronpi still welds visible seams in wood burning stoves and pellet heaters with manual welding torches. Welders often have to work inside the stoves through small openings. ABICOR BINZEL's lightweight ABIMIG® A T LW torches, with turnable, replaceable necks and different torch neck geometries are therefore perfectly suitable for Bronpi, because there is always a suitable neck available for all situations.